Effect of Classroom Learning Environment on Basic Science Students' Academic Achievement and Retention at Upper Basic Education Level
Keywords:
Achievement, Basic Science, Classroom Learning, Environment, Students' Learning
Abstract
The study investigated the effect of classroom environment on student’s academic achievement and retention in Basic Science at the upper education level. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design of pretest-posttest, and posttest non-equivalent control group design. Four research questions and four corresponding null hypothesis guided the study. The population of the study was all the upper basic two students in public secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria. Two intact classes of Upper Basic Two (JSS2) students were purposively assigned to experimental and control groups. A sample size of 72 upper basic two students was used for the study. A 25-item Basic Science Test (BSAT) was designed by the researchers and used for data collection. Face and content validation were carried out by experts in Basic Science and Measurement and Evaluation. The instrument was trial tested using Kuder-Richardson reliability formula 20 (K-R 20) to determine the reliability coefficient index of 0.85 for the instrument. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study shows that students exposed to treatment achieved and retain greater knowledge than their counterparts that were denied treatment. It was recommended that low achievers in Basic Science need to be involved more through increased interaction with teachers in the form of makeup classes, tutorial classes, or special coaching.
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2. Ani, M. I, Eze, B.A. Ekeh, D.O. & Eze, C.N. (2020). Effect of Student Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills on Students’ Academic Achievement. The African Journal of Behavioural and Scale Development Research, 2(2), 105-110.
3. Ani, I.M., Obodo, C.A., Ikwueze, C.C., & Festus, I.T. (2021). Effect of gender on Basic Science students’ academic achievement in secondary schools in Enugu Education Zone, Enugu State, Nigeria. UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, 2(1), 9-14.
4. Ani, M.I. (2016). Evaluation of Basic Science Textbooks in Use in Nigerian Secondary Schools in Enugu State, Nigeria. Unpublished PhD Thesis, Science Education Department, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
5. Anikweze, C.M. (2015). Introduction to system evaluation: implications for classroom assessment practices. Shiloh Press Associates, onitsha.
6. Arends, R.I. (2007). Learning to teach. Boston: McGraw Hill.
7. Alvaro, J.A. (2010). An Investigation of an Assessment-Centered Learning Environment with Formative Use. Pearson assessment bulletin 18.pearson education Inc.
8. Balog, N. (2018). Impacts of the Learning Environment on Developer’s Progress. https://www.codingdojo.com/blog/impacts-of-the-learning-nvironment
9. Becton, L. (2017). Strategies for Building a Productive and Positive Learning Environment. https://www.educationcorner.com/
10. Berondo, R.G. & Dela Fuente, J.A. (2021). Technology Exposure: Its Relationship to the Study Habits and Academic Performance of Students. Utamax: Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education, 3(3), 125-141. https://doi.org/10.31849/utamax.v3i3.7280
11. Brown, L. (2015). The Importance of the Learning Environment; https://blog.lightspeed-tek.com/blog/the-importance-of-the-learning-environment/
12. Dela Fuente, J.A. (2021). Contributing factors to the performance of pre-service physical Science teachers in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) in the Philippines. Journal of Educational Research in Developing Areas, 2(2), 141-152.
https://doi.org/10.47434/JEREDA.2.2.2021.141
13. Dela Fuente, J.A. & Biñas, L.C. (2020). Teachers’ competence in information and communications technology (ICT) as an educational tool in teaching: An empirical analysis for program intervention. Journal of Research in Education, Science and Technology, 5(2), 61-76.
14. Dela Fuente, J.A. (2019). Driving Forces of Students’ Choice in specializing Science: a Science education context in the Philippines Perspective. The Normal Lights, 13(2), 225-250.
15. Dela Fuente, J.A. (2021). Facebook messenger as an educational platform to scaffold deaf students’ conceptual understanding in environmental Science subject: A single group quasi-experimental study. International Journal of Education, 14(1), 19-29. doi:10.17509/ije.v14i1.31386
16. Dela Fuente, J.A. (2021). Implementing inclusive education in the Philippines. College teacher experiences with deaf students. Issues in Educational Research, 31(1), 94-10. http://www.iier.org.au/iier31/dela-fuente.pdf
17. Duruji, M.M., Azuh, D., & Oviasogie, F. (2014). Learning Environment and Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in External Examinations: A Study of Selected Schools in Ota, Nigeria. Proceedings of EDULEARN 14 Conference.
18. Eimuhi, J.O. & Ogedegbe, B.G.,(2016).The Effect of Environmental Factors in Teaching and Learning in Primary and Secondary Schools in Edo State of Nigeria: Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies, 7(4), 310-317.
19. Ezike, B.U. (2018). Classroom Environment And Academic Interest As Correlates Of Achievement In Senior Secondary School Chemistry In Ibadan South West Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria .Global Journal Of Educational Research, 17(1), 61-71.
20. Federation University (2018), Principles of learning Environment: https://federation.edu.au/staff/learning-and teaching/teachingpractice/development/principles-of-learning-environment
21. Gilavand, A. (2015). Investigating the Impact of Environmental Factors on Learning and Academic Achievement of Elementary Students: Review. International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences, 360-369.
22. Malik, H.R. & Rizvi, A.A. (2018). Effect of Classroom Learning Environment on Students' Academic Achievement in Mathematics at Secondary Level. Bulletin of Education and Research.
23. Mondal (2012).Important Factors that May Affect the Learning Process. http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/learning/7-important-factors
24. Mudassir, I.U. & Norsuhaily, A. (2015). The Influence of School Environment on Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Kuala Terengganu Malaysia. Proceedings of ICIC2015 – International Conference on Empowering Islamic Civilization in the 21st Century 6-7.
25. Murugan, A. & Rajoo, L. (2013). Students’ Perceptions of Mathematics Classroom Environment & Mathematics Achievement: A Study in Sipitang, Sabah, Malaysia: Proceeding of the International Conference on Social Science Research, ICSSR 2013. 4-5 June 2013, Penang, Malaysia. Organized by worldconferences.net.
26. Obodo, A.C., Ani, I. M., & Neboh, P.O. (2021). Effects of guided inquiry and lecture teaching methods on junior secondary school basic science students’ academic achievement. Journal of Scientific Research and Methods. Maiden Edition. 18-29.
27. Obodo, A.C., Ani, M.I. & Okolo, P.C. (2020). Effect of Digital Technology on Students Achievement and Interest in Basic Science and Technology. Journal of the Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists (NCEP), 14(1):203-214. www.ncep.org.ng
28. Obodo, A.C. & Ani M.I. (2022). Effect of concept mapping instructional strategy on students retention in basic science. Paper presented at the Science Teachers Association Nigeria International Conference.
29. Odeh, R.C., Oguche, O.A., & Ivagher, E.D. (2015). Influence of School Environment on Academic Achievement of Students in Secondary Schools in Zone “A” Senatorial District of Benue State, Nigeria. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 6(7)4914- 4922.
30. Orlu, C. (2013). Environmental influence on academic performance of secondary school students in port harcourt local government area of rivers state. Journal of economics and sustainable development, 4(12), 34-38.
31. Riaz, H.M. & Asad, A.R. (2018). Effect of Classroom Learning Environment on Students' Academic Achievement in Mathematics at Secondary Level. Bulletin of Education and Research, 40(2), 207-218.
32. Raccoon gang (2018). What Makes Good Learning Environment. https://raccoongang.com/blog/what-makes-good-learning-environment/
33. Shamaki, T.A. (2015). Influence of Learning Environment on Students’ Academic Achievement in Mathematics: A Case Study of Some Selected Secondary Schools in Yobe State – Nigeria. Journal of Education and Practice, 6(34), 40-44.
34. Umar, A.M.A. (2017). The Effect of Classroom Environment on Achievement in English as a Foreign Language (EFL): A Case Study of Secondary School Students in Gezira State: Sudan. World Journal of English Language 7(4).
35. Usman, Y.D. (2016).”Why Teachers Need Professional Development”. Daily Sun Newspaper.
36. Waldman, C. (2016). Four Elements for Creating a Positive Learning Environment; https://all4ed.org/four-elements-for-creating-a-positive-learning-environment
Published
2023-10-28
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Obodo, A.C., Fuente, J.A.D., O. Obih, S.A. and Ani, M.I. 2023. Effect of Classroom Learning Environment on Basic Science Students’ Academic Achievement and Retention at Upper Basic Education Level. International Journal on Integrated Education. 6, 10 (Oct. 2023), 81-92. DOI:https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v6i10.4899.
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